Tang Qi Tan

Chapter 73
Afterwards, Jiang Tian got into a four-wheeled wide carriage that was obviously exclusive to the Koda Ya, with a bland appearance but a rather exquisitely decorated interior.Not only are there carpets and cushions on the car floor, but also many furnishings such as desks, cabinets and shelves are arranged in turn, as well as storage wall lamps and hooks.

In the night, Xu Ran's carriage drove through most of the city, and finally stopped under a archway; on it were three large characters of "Pingkangfang".Then, I changed to two specially-handled platforms (similar to sliding poles and soft sedan chairs); and continued to move forward surrounded by a group of walking entourages.

And Kada Ya, who had been chattering all the way, also explained seriously again: "Please don't mind, sir, this is the place where the imperial court has clearly decreed that no one is allowed to drive cars and horses, regardless of the rich or the poor; Although I didn't care about these trivial details in the past, I don't want to disturb the nature of my husband."

Jiang Tian nodded to show that it was okay.Pingkang Square is called Fang District, which is actually the size of a small city; therefore, it covers a large area, and the truly famous Pingkang Sanqu (Sanli) is located in the north of Cross Street; The relevant musicians advocate the settlement of actors.

Jiang Tian also changed his outfit for this trip.At this moment, he was able to put on the identity of a representative scholar, tidied up a meticulous green ramie shirt and black boots, and wore a transparent and light black yarn Putou on his head; and a small shallow fish bag was hung on the brass buckle belt around his waist. , which shows that it comes from an official background.

Inside was the identity card of "Censor Lixing Co-organizer", as well as the hard identity card of local settlement; and the iron plate representing the identity of a certain family's guest minister.Therefore, even if they happen to meet, the children of Jinwu who maintain the night patrol or the unscrupulous people come to check, they are not afraid of the other party's interrogation and questioning.

In fact, the benefits of traveling with followers from front to back are reflected here. Surrounded by followers who look like they are not ordinary people; there is a very small probability that they will be intercepted and interrogated.Even when these subordinates met the patrol team, they were quite familiar with each other and greeted each other by name.

Therefore, walking on Pingkangfang Street, which is full of lights and crowded with people.Through the gauze cover gently fluttering in the night wind, Jiang Tian can not only enjoy the street scene with red sleeves beckoning passers-by under the bright moonlight at night, but also be able to enjoy the faint sound of silk and bamboo and men and women leisurely in his ears. Full of ambiguous and charming laughter.

However, with the faint cries and panting of the lifting frame, the rack swayed gently and rhythmically.He also seemed to have a flood of memories in his mind, and slowly remembered the various explanations and introductions when his predecessor first came to Chang'an; the first time he was brought here by his older companions to see the world and broaden his horizons.

The Pingkangli Trilogy is well-known in Beijing and each has its own characteristics, and the unique feature of this Nanqu lies in the densely distributed flower streets.There are more than a hundred listed courtyards along the street in this song alone, and far more privately opened courtyards in the winding streets and alleys and private courtyards.

That's why this area is also called Hongxianggou. It is said that it is the makeup powder that the women and girls wash up here, which makes the flowing water colorful like a rainbow all year round, and the lingering fragrance still remains unabated when it flows to other workshops.Then it even gave birth to a low-level folk business, which is to salvage flower tins in Hongxianggou...

At this moment, as the night gradually deepens, some places that look quite luxurious and exaggerated, with bright lights and curtains can already be seen on the roadside, and the sound of greeting and sending off is one after another.There are many tourists along the way, the red sleeves on both sides are fluttering, and the jewels and emeralds are swaying between the bare chest and arms, which is a prosperous and luxurious scene in Beijing.

However, these are just the outermost third- and fourth-rate courtyards.It is also better than those private prostitution clubs with half-closed doors or self-opening... because it is said that the better ones are self-worthy, and they will not come out to tease and attract customers.At most, it can only attract some wealthy and merchants who have just come to the capital.

After passing through the double archway and passing through the Drum Tower in the Fang District, the style of the street gradually changed to another appearance; although there are still tourists and visitors coming and going, and the horses and horses are always walking, but it looks leisurely and clean. a lot.Even the faint sound of silk and bamboo has become less noisy and chaotic.

Because when it comes to the middle part, these courtyards are not like the colleagues in front of them, who are full of soliciting customers and gossiping on the street. Only the servants and servants who are dressed in neat, clean and uniform clothes, smile and say nothing, greet the guests. People who passed by the road kept nodding and bowing, which seemed to be a bit of style;
Only the wind blows the tent, the occasional chirping of warblers, the singing and dancing, the music and laughter are inviting to explore.On the contrary, there are all kinds of beauties upstairs leaning on the railings, leaning or sitting, with beautiful faces and white muscles, full of amorous feelings, and they don't greet them, only occasionally giggling and chuckling at the street.It naturally arouses people's minds.

However, this is only a second-rate venue.Letting the prostitutes cover up and show their faces is already a low level in the eyes of those who pursue elegance...  It also welcomes some arty middle-class and low-level people.A smaller layout costs less, and it needs to be emotional, but the depth and connotation of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting is just that.

Therefore, the rides the two of them took continued to move forward without stopping. As the pedestrian flow gradually thinned out, and the people on the rides became less and less difficult to see one after another; The transition zone between Nanqu.At this time, the scenery in the market is different.

The streets here are spacious, full of flowers, decorated with strange stone bonsai, and the overall environment is quiet and comfortable.The most conspicuous ones are undoubtedly the long and short courtyard walls and the colorful bamboo canopies extending from the eaves of the walls.Therefore, even if it is a rainy day, there will be no dripping pain in the long streets and alleys of more than ten miles;
However, every ten steps away, there is water flowing down the elevated bamboo canal, pouring into the open ditches on both sides; between dozens of steps, there is also flowing water washing over the top of the small pavilion where pedestrians rest, like a rain curtain, and the water is murmuring. The gurgling adds some exquisite taste and brings moist coolness.

This is the origin of "Water Pavilion Scenery", one of the 48 scenic spots in Chang'an.It's just that in Jiang Tian's field of vision, he seemed to see something flashing past these high walls and scattered buildings.Just as he was about to say something, he stopped, but the servant who followed him on foot reminded him in a low voice:
"Lang Jun, the banquet in Guizhi Garden has arrived, but the road ahead is impassable..."

"Then come down and take a few steps..."

Koda Ya seemed to be a different person, nodded in self-effacing, and then explained to Gao Ming with a little apology:
"This is really the rule here, even those Jinwu guards and inspectors will not offend easily; naturally, I originally said that I would entertain a couple of people in Yiying Building, but something happened there, So I can only invite you to have a drink or two here first."

"This is out of the question. As long as you can agree with each other, no matter where you are, will it be the same?"

Jiang Tian also straightened his clothes and said with a smile:

"Sir, please come with me."

Koda Duck couldn't help being relieved and convinced when he heard the words:

Not far away, you can see a tall colorful building made of bamboo and wood and full of colorful lanterns. The background of the colorful building is a rather delicate and elegant building complex; During the period when the flowers and trees were green and green, if you didn't look carefully, you would think it was the courtyard of some rich family; even the Si Ying at the door described it as neat and tidy, with his head held high and his chest held high, not like a rich and rich person.

In fact, the predecessor of this Guizhi Garden was the hometown of a vassal; that is, the former owner of Du Qiuniang, who became famous for the song "Golden Thread Clothes", and Li Qi, the Zhenhai Jiedu envoy in Yuanhe Dynasty, set it up in Beijing.The earlier site can even be traced back to Tang Zhongzong, a part of the house outside the palace built by the talented woman Shangguan Wan'er, known as the "Heroine Prime Minister".

According to the private legend of Dada Ya, Shangguan Wan'er, a generation of talented women who have gone through the two dynasties of Gaozong, Wuzhou and Zhongzong, was the guest of honor here; with many talented people by the pool in the garden, You feast and have fun, and stay up all night for several days.Therefore, it is also one of the unique upper-class places among the three songs of Pingkang.

"But Mr. Jiulang, my master has been waiting in the court for a long time..."

In the distance, there were two lines of people in green clothes and hats, who stepped forward with lanterns and stepped forward in small steps, and greeted them in a uniform tone.

"Please come with the villain..."

Then, a young servant in the lead, familiar with the road, introduced Da Ya and Jiang Tian and his party into the huge hall with fluttering curtains.

The first thing that catches the eye is a large, extraordinarily open, deep and quiet courtyard; only the white stepping stone path marked and printed by many sparkling stone lamp holders under the moonlight extends to the inside.

At this time, something flashed again in the corner of Jiang Tian's field of vision, but when he looked carefully, there was only the sound of wind and trees rustling like haze.

(End of this chapter)